I thought I would start a thread to see what everyone is interested in doing in the group setting. Some suggestions already stated include forming a book club, costuming club, toy club or some meetings geared toward those interests.

I am hoping we can boost our attendance if we could find out what everyone is wanting to do. So here is your big chance to have your voice heard...do you want to do more events (like last years Borders book signing) or do you want to sit around talking about current Sci-Fi shows? Curious minds want to hear from YOU!!

Maybe we could possibly incorporate fan fiction into the group club. Those who write could bring stuff they have finished or are working on and everyone could critique or help with writer's block. I don't write fan fic, but I am sure some of you might. I do enjoy reading it though.

Another idea with the costuming group, we could do a idea get-together. Everyone bring their books, pics, sketches, etc. Then get feedback on patterns to use, fabric to use, best way to make a certain prop (lightsabers, for instance). Maybe a a demonstration for how to make a certain prop, then everyone do the prop together (lightsaber, jedi belts for instance). There are so many things we could do with a costuming group. I love this idea!

I also like the idea of watching a Sci-Fi movie idea!

We are such a diverse group with varied interests and talents. It would be nice to get together and share. I do enjoy our regular monthly meetings, but we could do so much more!

I don't know Tim, those are good questions and I guess it would be up to individuals to decide how/what to do...I am just trying to come up with some ideas, and worrying about the details will come later.

We like the idea of the costuming club as well as a Fan Fic gathering. Susan and I both write fan fic so it would be fun to bounce some of our ideas off of others. I have already finished one full 200 page book and are working on four different ones right now. Susan on the other hand, can't get beyond page 4 of any idea she comes up because she can't come up with a good plot line to follow on any of them. She could really use some HELP!!!!

So right now, book and costuming seems to be the big thing. Let's put something together!

(oh and Amy...we will still do the other get togethers ) Matter of fact Amy, Leash and I were talking about forming a bowling league team. Who would be interested in that? It would be to late for this winters', but for sure next winter. And that would give us a chance to practice. LOL

I am so excited about this! I love our dinner meetings, but these will allow us to venture out and share talents, etc. There are times when we have meetings that I really don't get a chance to talk with someone because they are at the other end of the table. LOL!

Would anyone like to get together soon to start some of this up? Seeing how the March meeting is dragging maybe this is more attractive? Either meet for costuming or book discussion? We could meet to decide how we want this all to work out... I am open so whatever works best...

Mainly I am wondering if there are things you are wanting to see, to do, or wanting to do or see. Things are so quiet around here, and I would love to go in directions that would bring out posters and have a stronger meeting attendance.

I liked Leash's idea of the "costuming & ideas" party. I've got a laundry list of things I'd like to try, but find myself getting stuck in some "how would I do this?" issues. Usually I can bounce ideas off of Brandon, but it would be nice to have some other input!

Yeah, we need to have some costuming parties since alot of us are working on D*C costumes. I keep looking at what I have and what I need to do and I haven't done anything. Ugh!!! I do however have the clay to build the sculpture of Shaak Ti's head. Yay!